The description says it is good for motorcycle touring. My motorcycle has a rack but no backrest. Is it possible to tie it down safely on the rack?
4319
Yes, as long as you can clip it around something you will be good to go. It also has a plastic hook that you can use to tie it with a rope or caribiner.
4320
Well....yes technically that would work. This is a very tough little rubber bag, very tough. The top closes and is secured by a "male" - "female" connector, blanking on the correct name, like the snaps of a life vest, so you could tie that to a rope or put a bungee cord through it, I guess it might flop around in the wind on your bike, but if you need waterproof, this is it. Happy trails
447585
I think that based on most front fenders I see, it might interfere. That said, I love the rack, and if I wasn't in love with the bike fenders, I would take them off to accommodate the rack. I feel I should add to this.... The manufacturer doesn't suggest that you tie off the back of the bike...but I bungee mine for added support...
718518
I carry it around when we are walking. On a motorcycle the drawback would be how to attach it securely.
340299
Possibly as the straps are very long you go under the seat with the straps and use bungee cords I guess. The pet carrier as designed works well on our Harley's luggage rack.
584355
Spoiler may be problematic unless there is enough room under it to run the ties. Leading them atop the spoiler can ruin it so it's not advisible. It stays secure on the highway, I drive with two bikes without any problem
79064
If you leave the rack attached to your vehicle, it should be no problem. I think it's easier to load this rack than the hanging style. Just set your bike on the tire racks, pull down the top hook, and go.
1887634
It takes some creativity to strap it down on my 2005 Victory Touring Cruiser, but I don't have a rack and use the seat. A good size rack should be a lot easier to use.
100618
I have a rear rack, and I use it to secure items to the rear rack. It's very very nice. Actually - I have a front rack as well, and I'm thinking about getting another one for the front.
589214
I chain the rear end of my bike to the bike rack and put the cover over most of it. I tried it with the front end in the rack so that I could cover the rear fully, but the bike moves and leans too much when I secure it that way. I prefer securing the front of the bike, so I am thinking through how to keep the bike straight when securing the front. I may secure the front wheel to the frame with a solid piece so it doesn't pivot and lean. Other than that, the bike cover is the best one I've ever had - wind, pouring rain and heat have not impacted it to date. I hope that some of this helps. Perhaps others can provide insights on how best to secure the front of the bike to the rack so that it doesn't move/lean so that the rear can be fully protected by the bike cover. Thank you.
727336
A few things to consider...1. will weight at back of tow vehicle or back of camper be effected to any extent?2. if towing with suv/ van, will it hamper access to rear of vehicle ?3. will it hamper hooking up or unhooking trailer if mounted on rear of vehicle?4. do you want to be able to carry bikes on vehicle after trailer is unhooked? I mounted mine on the trailer bumper and put my spare tire in a well in the back of my suv... covered bikes with a good barbeque cover and a few bungee cordsand its great!!!!
578600
We have a luggage rack on road King we put ours on. If we strap to passenger seat it leans against back rest or sissy bar. If u didn't have sissy bar, wouldn't trust it. It's a great bag
1712262
It is not recommended by the manufacturer- probably because the weight of the bike and the rack combined could cause the trunk to come slamming down and cause either injury, car damage, or both. That being said, I have carefully done it (although I am not recommending it either) and have not injured myself or damaged my car. The rack is heavy duty so keep that in mind.
1193357
No problems. This thing is HEAVY!!! You don't have to tie it down. This can lay flat as well. I'll have to attach some jumper cables to it because no way I can lift it out. I think the guys won't have a problem
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I have a Kawasaki KLR 650 dual sport - weighs about 370 LBS. This rack carries my motorcycle on the rear of my Dodge Dakota okay - but the truck rides much lower due to the weight It is also important to use the proper ratchet tie downs (I use four tie downs) and make sure the 'anti-sway' device is installed properly. This rack should handle your motorcycle well - but it is difficult to get the heavier motorcycles up on to the rack without some help - I had to build a longer ramp to use when I load the motorcycle on to the rack by myself. It loads more easily if two or three people are doing the loading. I have a Kawasaki KLR 650 dual sport - weighs about 370 LBS. This rack carries my motorcycle on the rear of my Dodge Dakota okay - but the truck rides much lower due to the weight It is also important to use the proper ratchet tie downs (I use four tie downs) and make sure the 'anti-sway' device is installed properly. This rack should handle your motorcycle well - but it is difficult to get the heavier motorcycles up on to the rack without some help - I had to build a longer ramp to use when I load the motorcycle on to the rack by myself. It loads more easily if two or three people are... » Read More I have a Kawasaki KLR 650 dual sport - weighs about 370 LBS. This rack carries my motorcycle on the rear of my Dodge Dakota okay - but the truck rides much lower due to the weight It is also important to use the proper ratchet tie downs (I use four tie downs) and make sure the 'anti-sway' device is installed properly. This rack should handle your motorcycle well - but it is difficult to get the heavier motorcycles up on to the rack without some help - I had to build a longer ramp to use when I load the motorcycle on to the rack by myself. It loads more easily if two or three people are doing the loading. « Show Less
818148
The straps hook into the trunk lid. Unfortunately if someone wanted to they could cut the straps and take your rack and your bike. That would definitely be a concern for overnight trips, but I just use it for day trips.
1616532
Don't know if this helps, but I used good sized wire ties to attach it to my 2013 Yamaha Grizzly. If you put enough on it, you can pick up the back of your machine with the rack. Wire ties are quiet, tighten up with ease, wont scratch anything, and are cheaper than U bolts. If there's holes in your rack, you should have no problem tying it down securely.
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Yes, but your going to want to measure the width of the back wheels and make sure that your trike is not wider than the carrier. I routinely carry 2 adult and 3 children's bikes on this carrier without any issues. The tie down is a little 'cheap', but you can get a higher quality one for $20 or less at HD or Lowe's. I hope this helps.